You may have just learned that you have a child. Or you may be facing a pregnancy you did not plan. In either situation, you may be asking: Are you still responsible even if this wasn’t your choice? In Texas, your personal intent usually does not matter. Legal...
If you have reached a stable point in your career, you may feel ready to take a more formal role in your child’s life. In Texas, establishing paternity does more than confirm biology; it creates legal rights and duties. One of the most important duties is child...
Establishing paternity is crucial for Texas fathers wanting to assert their legal rights and form a relationship with their child. Texas provides you with various ways to establish paternity. You can sign an acknowledgement of paternity at the hospital or file a...
Taking steps to secure your parental rights as an unmarried father can help protect your relationship with your child. Texas courts recognize father-child bonds through specific legal processes that unmarried dads must complete. The road to establishing paternity...